US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say

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Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.

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  • Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on Tuesday.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:43 UTC.

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